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Recent Examples of long shot
Scotland and its passionate fans are waiting for lots of things to go right to make the knockout stage in a long shot bid with three points.
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ABC News,
27 June 2026
Even the bill's backers say securing passage this year is a long shot.
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Julie Appleby,
CBS News,
25 June 2026
That chance is a long shot with Ivory Coast as an overwhelming favorite.
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Dan Santaromita,
New York Times,
25 June 2026
At stake for Scheffler is a chance — a long shot at that — to get the final leg of the career Grand Slam — on Father’s Day, which also happens to be his 30th birthday.
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Doug Ferguson,
Chicago Tribune,
21 June 2026
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ABC News,
27 June 2026
Even the bill's backers say securing passage this year is a long shot.
—
Julie Appleby,
CBS News,
25 June 2026
That chance is a long shot with Ivory Coast as an overwhelming favorite.
—
Dan Santaromita,
New York Times,
25 June 2026
At stake for Scheffler is a chance — a long shot at that — to get the final leg of the career Grand Slam — on Father’s Day, which also happens to be his 30th birthday.
—
Doug Ferguson,
Chicago Tribune,
21 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for long shot
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Often considered a dark horse on the Team USA squad, 17-year-old Simone Rose rose to the occasion on Sunday, winning a pair of silver medals on the uneven bars and on balance beam.
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Erling Haaland is a big reason for their revival; bearing a striking resemblance to a Norse god – and with an aura to match – his goalscoring prowess makes some think Norway could be a dark horse for the tournament.
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The 16-man team will be coached by Lakers assistant coach Ty Abbott and begin summer league play Friday against the Golden State Warriors at Chase Center.
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With group play coming to a close and the Round of 32 approaching, the competition is heating up as teams look to punch their tickets to the knockout round in hopes of hoisting the FIFA World Cup Trophy at the final on Sunday, July 19.
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The liberty with which we have been entrusted demands gratitude, certainly, but more than that, this gift calls us to action!
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Nor was Governor Trumbull alone in advocating for colonial rights and liberty.
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“Long shot.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/long%20shot. Accessed 4 Jul. 2026.
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